Spicy exchanges with lawmakers portend challenges for ODOT toll program
Tolling is full of thorns matter how you try to hold it.
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‘Gravelland’ site makes unpaved rides more accessible
If you haven’t explored the dirt treats along the Willamette Bluff or the East Buttes
Monday Roundup: Sharrows verdict, motonormativity, and more
The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
Closer Look: S-Curve at SE Woodstock and 69th
One person who lives on the intersection says he suffers from mild PTSD due to the constant threat of cars slamming into his house.
Here are the 13 Portlanders who will draw our new council district boundaries
The city council will formalize the appointments on January 25th.
Hearing finally set for new off-road trails at Burlington Creek
Better late than never!
Pondering Amtrak while riding European high-speed trains
After seeing what dignified train travel looks like, my affection for Amtrak has diminished…or at least evolved.
Media Critique: KGW’s take on driving at night
Surprisingly, the segment wasn’t really that bad
Committee that will draw new council districts announced (and new tool lets you try it yourself)
A new tool lets you compose districts by selecting neighborhoods from a map and helpfully keeps a running tally of the population count so you don’t go overboard.
Congresswoman struck by a driver while walking in northwest Portland
This type of collision is far too common, and given the extent of the injuries and other factors, this one only made the news because the person who was hit happened to be an important elected official.
Artist responds to angry reaction to white bike installations
We’ve been flooded with angry comments from people who think it’s selfish to appropriate a known symbol of tragedy for an art project.
Mysterious white bikes in northeast Portland are work of artist and peace activist
The mystery has been solved.